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Byzantine chant alive, in the voice of Elder Damaskinos at Nea Skiti.
Special episode · Nea Skiti · 15.02.2026 · 3,713 views
Watch on YouTube →At Nea Skiti on Mount Athos, Elder Damaskinos keeps Byzantine chant alive — a tradition of centuries passed from mouth to mouth and from heart to heart.
Vasilis Bitsis' camera records the voice and the manner, there where sound becomes prayer. A special, short episode dedicated to the musical tradition of Athos.
Directed, filmed, produced and written by Vasilis Bitsis. Narration: Apostolos Staikos. Editing: Giannis Dolas. Originally produced for euronews.